Iona Alumnae-run Business Reflects on Six Decades of Restoring Properties and Giving Back to Communities
Lisa Cordasco ’84 and Rosemary Cordasco-Waldhofer ’85 proudly share how an Iona education shaped their successful, multi-generational, family-owned business
From Left to Right: Lisa Cordasco ’84, Louis Cordasco, Jr. ‘85, Anthony Villani, Austin Cordasco Walsh, Nancy Cordasco ’85, Rosemary ’85, and founder, Louis Cordasco, Sr.
From Left to Right: Lisa Cordasco ’84, Louis Cordasco, Jr. ‘85, Anthony Villani, Austin Cordasco Walsh, Nancy Cordasco ’85, Rosemary ’85, and founder, Louis Cordasco, Sr.
Iona University alumnae Lisa Cordasco ’84 and Rosemary Cordasco-Waldhofer ’85 are passionate about helping others. As sister-in-laws, they both serve as owners of The New Crystal Restoration Enterprises, Inc. (NCR) located in Port Chester, N.Y. — the first and oldest restoration company in Westchester County. NCR provides restoration and assistance to those in the community who have been devastated by property damage.
“Many of these people are going through this for the first time in their life and they need a company that cares about restoring their homes and possessions to their original condition,” said Cordasco-Waldhofer.
The local, family-owned business also focuses on helping out the community. NRC gives back by supporting local charity organizations, such as the Parkinson’s Foundation, Fore the Kids, and Support Connection. Their ties to the community date back to their time at Iona, where they were greeted with that same feeling of support.
“At Iona, I met my husband of over 30 years, Lou Cordasco, and many lifelong friends who I still keep in touch with today,” said Cordasco-Waldhofer.
As the president of NCR, Lisa Cordasco finds it rewarding to follow in the footsteps of her father. “We take great pride in knowing that our legacy is alive and well guided by the principles and high standards established by our founder, our father,” she said.
At Iona, Cordasco was an avid golfer while majoring in psychology and receiving an education that she believes has helped NCR flourish.
“Iona is a very special place for our family,” she said. “The outstanding education we received has helped by giving us the tools to grow our business into a thriving local organization.”
Cordasco-Waldhofer also credits Iona for her success in accounting, saying, “After college, I served as a public accountant for many years before I worked for my husband’s family business as a CFO.”
With Iona alumni currently employed at NCR, the business stays connected to the University that has played a role in keeping NCR successful after six decades.
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